Rivers of Thailand

Canal

Khlong Saen Saep

คลองแสนแสบ

Dug in the reign of King Rama III (1837) to carry troops and supplies east. It links Bangkok with the Bang Pakong basin. Today it has a scheduled passenger boat service within Bangkok.

Map of Khlong Saen SaepChachoengsaoPathum ThaniNonthaburiSamut PrakanBangkok
The dark line is this canal; light green lines are other canals nearby.

Key facts

Length on the map
about 73 km
Runs through
Chachoengsao province and Bangkok province

Frequently asked questions

How long is Khlong Saen Saep?
Khlong Saen Saep is about 73 km long, measured along the canal on this map.
Where is Khlong Saen Saep?
Khlong Saen Saep is in Chachoengsao province and Bangkok province.
What is the Khlong Saen Saep called in Thai?
In Thai the Khlong Saen Saep is คลองแสนแสบ.

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